Category Archives: Windows 7

Seaching windows 7

It used to be easy to search for things that we wanted.  You used to be able to click on start and there was a search icon.  Now when you click Start there is no search icon. What should I … Continue reading

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Why can’t I use an easy password for my logins?

This question gets asked a lot. As I see it, if your going to pick an easy password you might as well not even have one. Hay! Do I even need a password? I’m going to say yes. It isn’t … Continue reading

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How can I transfer or backup my data?

Periodically we need to get ourselves a new computer. We also may need to transfer data from the old one to the new computer. Another reason is to backup or copy our data. Ways to back up data Connect an … Continue reading

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What If I Can’t Open My E-mail Attachment?

This is a very common problem.  This can also relate to trying to open a document that is sent to you over you office network or through a USB drive or CD or other media. Here is an example: If … Continue reading

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Can I store my files in a different default location other than My Documents?

First I need to say that when you create a Microsoft Office document such as Word or Excel the default storage location is My Documents folder.  Normally there is no reason to change the targeted location on the average. How can … Continue reading

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